Cleveland, OH trash pickup schedule
Cleveland trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city collects City of Cleveland Department of Public Works, Division of Waste Collection & Disposal collects trash, opt-in recycling, yard waste and bulk from single-family homes and multi-family buildings up to four units. The city's acceptable-materials PDF is Rumpke's single-stream list (Rumpke processes the recyclables); larger buildings and businesses use dumpsters (city rentals or private haulers).2 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly (opt-in; must enroll), yard waste weekly2 |
| Set out | curbside the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day; trucks run 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; not 'missed' until 4:30 p.m.1 |
| Your pickup day | Not published by the city (official page)6 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. (1) Day Delay All Week (week of Nov 23-28: collection one day later all week)1 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Cleveland holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Holiday-specific 2026 list (Division of Waste page and 2026 calendar): New Year's Day and MLK Day = one-day delay; Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas = one-day delay all week; Presidents Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth and Independence Day = no delay. Holidays not on the list (e.g. Veterans Day) are not mentioned.1 |
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| Official notice | clevelandohio.gov |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | (1) Day Delay1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Delayed one day | (1) Day Delay1 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | No Delay1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | No change | No Delay1 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | (1) Day Delay All Week1 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No change | No Delay1 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change | No Delay (July 4, 2026 is a Saturday)1 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | (1) Day Delay All Week (also bulk week Sep 6-12)1 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | (1) Day Delay All Week (week of Nov 23-28: collection one day later all week)1 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | (1) Day Delay All Week (Christmas is a Friday; the city lists the delay for the whole week)1 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Cleveland
| How it works | Set collection days2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Bulk week = first full week of each month, on the regular collection day; request a bulk pickup through 311 (online 'Schedule Bulk Pickup' or 216-664-2000) at least 24-48 hours before the collection day: cleveland.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com6 |
| Limits | up to 3 bulk items per home during bulk week; mattresses and cloth furniture wrapped in plastic; up to 4 passenger tires without rims per week (schedule via 311)2 |
| Fees | no curbside bulk fee published by the city; drop-off of bulky waste at Ridge Road Transfer Station free 4 times a year (max 4 cubic yards per visit, trailers up to 4x8 ft)2 |
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| Not accepted | |
| Weeks 2026 | 2026-01-04/2026-01-10; 2026-02-01/2026-02-07; 2026-03-01/2026-03-07; 2026-04-05/2026-04-11; 2026-05-03/2026-05-09; 2026-06-07/2026-06-13; 2026-07-05/2026-07-11; 2026-08-02/2026-08-08; 2026-09-06/2026-09-12; 2026-10-04/2026-10-10; 2026-11-01/2026-11-07; 2026-12-06/2026-12-127 |
Recycling in Cleveland
| Pickup | weekly (opt-in; must enroll)2 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream4 |
| Glass | accepted in cart4 |
| Plastics | bottles, jugs, tubs and disposable cups by shape (city says not to go by the resin number)3 |
Accepted
- Paper (junk mail, newspapers, magazines, paper bags, cereal and cracker boxes, pizza boxes free of food and grease)4
- Cardboard (flattened)4
- Glass bottles and jars, any color4
- Metal cans and cups (non-hazardous, non-flammable; no scrap metal)4
- Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and disposable cups (lids reattached)4
- Cartons (milk, juice, broth, juice boxes)4
Not accepted
- Plastic bags, bed sheets, hangers, pots, pans, scrap metal3
- Batteries, needles, syringes, electronics3
- Buckets, car parts, garden hoses, metal chains, toys3
- Food scraps, yard waste, polystyrene foam, light bulbs, drinking glasses, cassette tapes, ceramics3
- Items in bags (place recyclables loose)3
- Mirrors, window glass and drinking glasses4
- 'Tanglers': bed sheets, Christmas lights, clothing, coat hangers, dog leashes, electrical cords, hoses, plastic grocery and trash bags, ropes, shrink wrap, VHS tapes4
- Straws and stoppers; plastic lids loose (reattach to bottles/jugs/tubs/cups instead)4
Programs
- Opt-in: residents must enroll (online form or 311) to receive a free 64-gallon blue recycling cart3
- Enrollment form: survey123.arcgis.com (also 311 portal Recycling Opt-in Program)3
- Residents without curbside service can drop recyclables at 5600 Carnegie Ave (Mon-Fri 9-3) or 3727 Ridge Road (Mon-Sat 9-3)3
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes, collected with weekly waste (no separate yard cart)2 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly2 |
| Rules | branches tied in bundles no more than 3 ft long and 2 ft wide; grass clippings and plant debris bagged; max 20 bundles and 20 bags per week; not leaning against carts; outside leaf-program areas, up to 20 bags of leaves go out with the trash2 |
| Food scraps | no curbside food scraps; drop-off composting with partner Rust Belt Riders for $12/month5 |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Leaf Pick-Up Program in designated High Generation Leaf Areas, early November through December (page is undated; it says the program 'has resumed'): 6 stations, 2 cycles, 8 weeks; rake leaves onto the tree lawn; signs posted one week ahead; each area serviced at least twice in the 8-week period. Other residents: up to 20 bagged leaves with the trash. Address lookup: clevelandgis.maps.arcgis.com9 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Carr Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 5600 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103 · Map2 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (recycling, document shredding, computers/cell phones); household hazardous waste first Friday of each month only2 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | City of Cleveland residents2 |
Ridge Road Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 3727 Ridge Rd., Cleveland, OH 44144 · Map2 |
| Hours | Recycling Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; regular waste disposal Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; household hazardous waste first Friday of each month only2 |
| Fees | bulky waste free 4 times per year, max 4 cubic yards per visit2 |
| Who can use it | City of Cleveland residents2 |
Household hazardous waste (Carr Center and Ridge Road Transfer Station)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 5600 Carnegie Ave. and 3727 Ridge Road · Map2 |
| Hours | first Friday of each month2 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | cleveland.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com6 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Division of Waste (216) 664-37111 |
| 311 | Cleveland 311: dial 3-1-1 or 216-664-20001 |
| Official website | clevelandohio.gov |
| Dumpster rental | City dumpster rental for residents (events, renovations, multi-unit rentals): 216.664.21622 |
| Illegal dumping | 216.664.DUMP (3867)1 |
Nearby cities
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- Warren, MI98 miles · The city collects
- Toledo, OH99 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Sterling Heights, MI103 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Pittsburgh, PA114 miles · The city collects
All Ohio cities: Ohio trash pickup schedules.
Cleveland trash pickup FAQ
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Cleveland?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: (1) Day Delay All Week (week of Nov 23-28: collection one day later all week)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Cleveland?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: (1) Day Delay All Week (Christmas is a Friday; the city lists the delay for the whole week)
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Cleveland?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: (1) Day Delay
How do I get rid of bulky items in Cleveland?
Set collection days. Bulk week = first full week of each month, on the regular collection day; request a bulk pickup through 311 (online 'Schedule Bulk Pickup' or 216-664-2000) at least 24-48 hours before the collection day: https://cleveland.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/cleveland/request/schedule_bulk_pick_up Fees: no curbside bulk fee published by the city; drop-off of bulky waste at Ridge Road Transfer Station free 4 times a year (max 4 cubic yards per visit, trailers up to 4x8 ft).
Does Cleveland recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Cleveland?
Use the city’s online form (cleveland.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com) or call Division of Waste (216) 664-3711.
Sources
- 1 Division of Waste Collection & Disposal (2026 holidays & delay schedule)City · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Waste CollectionCity · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Recycling ProgramCity · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Acceptable Recycling Materials (PDF, Rumpke single-stream list)City · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 CompostingCity · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Cleveland 311 - Trash & Recycling IssuesCity · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Waste and Recycling Guide (PDF, 03/26, includes 2026 calendar)City · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 2026 Waste Collection Schedule (PDF calendar, image-only)City · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Leaf Removal ProgramCity · clevelandohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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